Vinyl pressings
by Al Green · 1972
I'm Still In Love With You was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
35 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 20 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
HI-2704 ① MR Mastercraft Memphis HC ∆88762Runout A, etched, apart from MR stamp
HI-2705 ① MHR MR ∆88762-XRunout B, etched, apart from MR stamp
HI 2704Label A
HI 2705Label B
HI-2704-1 Mastercraft Memphis HC TIII TSide A runout etched; stamped
HI-2705-1 MHC A TSide B runout etched; stamped
HI-2704Side A Label
HI-2705Side B Label
HI-2704 2 Mastercraft Memphis HC IJ 202 SSide A runout, variant 1
HI 2705 4 M HC SJ358Side B runout, variant 1
27325 - HI-2704-4 Mastercraft Memphis HC SSide A runout, variant 2
27323 HI-2705-1 MHCSide B runout, variant 2
HI-2704 Mastercraft Memphis HCA side deadwax - scribed
T(scribed) p(stamped/inverted) HI-2704-1 Mastercraft Memphis HC(scribed)Alt. A side deadwax
HI-2705 Mastercraft Memphis HCB side deadwax - scribed
T(scribed) p(stamped/inverted) HI-2705-1 Mastercraft Memphis HC(scribed)Alt. B side deadwax
Hi 2704 PHA-side label
Hi 2705 PHB-side label
HI-2704A side deadwax - scribed
HI-2705Alt. A side deadwax
HI-2704 [MR logo] Mastercraft Memphis HC △88762B side deadwax - scribed
HI-2705 (1) Mstr [MR logo] HC △88762-XAlt. B side deadwax
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | London Records HL-10002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Belgium | London Records 80-5684 YFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Brazil | London Records 7L-6104First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Hi Records HI-2216First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Hi Records 45-2216-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Canada | Hi Records 45-2216First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Chile | London Records DLM 17267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Chile | Hi Records Hi-2704First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | Costa Rica | London Records 7016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | London Records 84079First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | London Records DL 20 938First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | London Records DL 20 938 / London Records HI 2704First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Greece | London Records 45-GL 7125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | London Records HLU 10382 / London American Recordings HLU 10382First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | London Records HL 10382First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Hi Records 45-22167", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
36 vinyl pressings of I'm Still In Love With You are listed here, from 20 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Denmark, Australia and more. One of them is Hi Records 45-2216.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2216, HI-2216, 45-2216-DJ, HLU 10382) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HI-2704 ① MR Mastercraft Memphis HC ∆88762 and HI-2705 ① MHR MR ∆88762-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
